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Multi Corporation and GEMO HOLDING have sold the Forum Poprad shopping centre in Poprad, Slovakia. The asset has been acquired by the real estate fund of ZFP Investments and MAT Corporation, part of the DBK group. The sellers have been advised by the real estate services provider Cushman & Wakefield. The transaction closed on 7th December 2018. Celý článek

In the first three quarters of 2018 the total investment volume in six CEE countries (Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Russia) reached EUR 8.9bn. The CEE investment market is still very attractive to institutional investors, a shortage of prime product being the biggest challenge. Investment activity in Poland exceeded the value recorded for the whole of 2017 and is expected to reach a record high of EUR 6bn by the year’s end. Celý článek

Colliers International announced today it has agreed to consolidate its business in the Czech Republic with the THREESIXTY Agency, bringing to Colliers their extensive pipeline of deals, relationships and successful track record. Celý článek

When FachPack, the European trade fair for packaging, processing and technology, opens its doors again for three days on 25 September 2018, 1,500 exhibitors will be waiting to present their products and innovations to industry professionals in the exhibition halls in Nuremberg. Celý článek

Sainsbury’s and Asda, the UK arm of Walmart, confirmed on Monday they had agreed a 13.3 billion pounds merger to create Britain’s biggest supermarket group by market share, surpassing current leader Tesco.

A huge increase in urban logistics property space is required across key centers across Europe in the next few years to meet the exponential growth of eCommerce and the resultant need for last mile delivery in cities, according to a new research report from Cushman & Wakefield. Celý článek

The Quadrio shopping centre will open its first floor in an entirely new livery in September with a floor area of approximately 3 500 sq m and six new restaurant concepts on offer. In addition to Vapiano and Creperie that opened on 1 August, these will also include Spicymama, Loving Hut or Bombay Express. Cushman & Wakefield facilitated the lease of the space. Celý článek

Prologis, Inc. announced that NAY, the largest specialized retailer of electronics in the Slovak Republic, has signed a new lease agreement totaling 7,800 square metres at Prologis Park Bratislava. In order to operate from one facility, NAY will relocate to Building 4 from Building 6, increasing the total leased area to 27,600 square metres of logistics and office space. Celý článek

UPS and SF Holding, the parent company of SF Express, today announced plans to establish a joint venture and collaborate to develop and provide international delivery services initially from China to the US, with expansion plans for other destinations. Celý článek

The Czech Republic received almost two-thirds of the total real estate investment in Central and Eastern Europe based on the preliminary Q1 2017 figures, according to the CEE Real Estate Investment Compass 2017 report compiled by Colliers International and CMS. Celý článek

Arcona Capital, a leading independent manager of property funds in the markets of Central Europe, has announced that its Arcona Property Fund is on course to complete the acquisition from RECE of a portfolio of 11 neighbourhood shopping centres in Poland for €25.9 million. Celý článek

Colliers International today released its Q3 retail market report for the Czech Republic, which confirms that only two shopping centres will be completed in 2016 due to the slow-down of construction activity in response to a perceived market saturation in current economic environment. The report also states that there are signs of new entrant demand which do not match suitable space availability. Celý článek

MAKRO is starting a tradition—a tradition of celebrating the people who run their own businesses day in and day out—the individuals who style our hair just right, brew our favourite morning coffee, and make us feel at home in our communities. Celý článek

Colliers International today released its Q2 2016 Market Overview for the Czech Republic. The report, which covers the investment, office, and industrial markets in Prague and throughout the Czech Republic, provides both summaries and analyses of developments in the last quarter, and also looks ahead to the future. Celý článek

The trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, IFA – it takes place from 2 to 7 September 2016 at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds (ExpoCenter City) – is again fully booked, and in 2016 again sees encouraging growth in both visitor numbers and the exhibition area. With the greatest variety of products to date – from TV, audio and smart home, to smartphones, wearables, 3D printing, automotive, robotics, telecommunications and IT, from electrical wholesale to small appliances – the various trends covered by IFA offer an exciting range of innovations, services and applications.Celý článek

In its ongoing quest to speed up delivery, the mother of all online retailers has unveiled its first „Prime Air“ branded delivery plane, a Boeing 767-300 that has been converted into a freighter, named Amazon One. Celý článek

Balanced representation of industries and companies in different stages of development promises a very interesting discussion about managing of brands. Prague 21st July, 2016: Brand Management 2016 will take place on September21 and will target on how to create and further develop an irresistible brand. In addition to the international star- the keynote speaker Ken Segall, who closely collaborated with Steve Jobs, there will be a number of local managers and experts in the program. Celý článek

A few weeks ago Ken Segall has published his new book „Think Simple – How smart leaders defeat complexity“. By the end of September the book will appear also in the Czech translation. Ken will personally come to Prague to present the key ideas of the book at Brand Management conference on September 21, 2016. Celý článek

The Czech real estate group Accolade is investing in expanding the industrial zone in Lublin, Poland, where as much as 73,500 square metres of industrial area will gradually become available. The first phase of building the industrial zone is almost completed. Tenants operating in the manufacturing and logistics industries have leased almost 20,000 square metres of newly built prime industrial area. The Polish mBank has committed to provide a credit facility of up to EUR 28 million. Celý článek

For the first time ever, OEMs and manufacturers will be able to present their portfolios of components, products, and latest technologies outside the ExpoCenter City main exhibition grounds – at IFA Global Markets at Station Berlin. Celý článek

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is working with a robotics company to develop a shopping cart that helps customers find items on their lists and saves them from pushing a heavy cart through a sprawling store and parking lot, according to a person familiar with the matter. Celý článek

South Tyrol: the abundant blossoming is an excellent sign for Interpoma 2016

The mild climate favoured abundant blossoming down in the valley and also in the apple orchards higher up. “All the right conditions are there for an optimum setting” says agronomist Wolfgang Drahorad. Celý článek

Robust growth in the property markets across Central and Northern Europe has encouraged the continental European operation of Palmer Capital to change its shareholder structure and rebrand as Arcona Capital. This new entity aims to deliver flexible and targeted services for its clients in the region. Celý článek

Wal-Mart recently signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with the southern Chinese municipal government of Dongguan to build eight new stores and a logistics distribution center that will cover the entire South China region in the city. Celý článek

Prologis, Inc., the global leader in industrial real estate, today announced the launch of new research, revealing the top logistics locations in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) for occupiers. Celý článek

Palmer Capital Continental Europe has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of eight Albert-anchored hypermarket centres and two associated retail parks in the Czech Republic for the Lighthouse vehicle, one of its nine managed investment funds and vehicles. Celý článek

Wearable technology will significantly impact the supermarket supply-chain industry in 2016, as products such as smart watches and head-mounted displays become more advanced and widespread. Celý článek

PepsiCo Inc. and German dairy giant Theo Muller Group ended production Thursday at a western New York yogurt plant that opened with much fanfare and state money in 2013, saying it didn’t meet expectations in a competitive and dynamic marketplace. Celý článek

A new report entitled European Retail & Logistics Insights – From Sheds to Shelves, by Colliers International has said that the future of drone deliveries may be at risk due to soaring property costs and calls from the European Commission for tighter regulation. Celý článek

The countdown has started for the first Consumer Electronics China (CE China). The show will open its doors from 20 to 22 April 2016 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center and will be a premier opportunity for both Chinese and international brands to showcase their latest products – not just to consumers and retailers in China, but across Asia. Celý článek

Prologis, Inc. announced that four of its recently-completed facilities around the Czech capital have received sustainability assessments, according to the BREEAM environmental rating system, including two “Excellent” ratings – the highest and first ever in the Czech Republic. Celý článek

In your new book, you focus on how the leading retailers create value for their customers. We are delighted that you’ll share details on that within Retail Summit 2016. Still, can you mention the core findings already at this point?

On 22 September, a preview of the international exhibition of the fruit and vegetable sector will be held at Cesena Fiera: retailers and operators will share their experiences in the 3 sessions of the meeting. The 2015 edition of Macfrut (Rimini Fiera, 23-25 September), scheduled to begin in less than a month, is getting ready to offer visitors from all over the world a series of programmed events dedicated to the fruit and vegetable supply chain, Celý článek

When NUFAM takes place between 24 and 27 September 2015, Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre will be the meeting point for the commercial vehicle sector. On over 60,000 square metres, more than 300 exhibitors will be presenting the entire spectrum of products and services in the sector. Having thematic areas of focus in the trade fair halls helps visitors to find their way around and to get the most out of their visit to the trade fair. Celý článek

Africa’s largest food retailer, Shoprite, is opening a new store in the Town of Tete, Mozambique later this year. Property development company, Terrace Africa, confirmed Shoprite as their anchor tenant and indicated that the new shopping centre will also feature many other well-known retailers. Celý článek

The number of discount supermarkets in Italy has grown by over 60 % in the past decade, rising from 1,746 outlets to 4,581, which corresponds to a 11.4 % of total grocery sales. Market leaders are Eurospin, MD-LD Discount and Lidl.

The Industrial Research Forum was established by CBRE, Colliers, DTZ and JLL with its aim to provide clients with consistent, accurate and transparent data about the Czech Republic industrial real estate market. Celý článek

Prologis, Inc., the global leader in industrial real estate, today announced it has acquired a distribution facility, comprising 28,000 square metres of leasable space, together with 14 hectares of surrounding development land known as Westgate Park Rudna from Europa Capital. Celý článek

At the 2015 edition of Macfrut, the Fruit & Veg Fantasy show will bring exhibitors and their innovations in contact with international buyers and journalists with talk shows, presentations and show cooking. Celý článek

The rise of the share of online retail sales in Europe from its current 5.7% to an estimated 20%+ creates challenges for landlords and developers in the retail sector, as their ability to calculate and collect turnover rents may become increasingly problematic, according to Colliers in its report on retail in central and eastern Europe (CEE) – Tenuous Turnover: Implications of E-commerce Growth. Celý článek

An initial concerted action by the EPAL and UIC inspection companies, Bureau Veritas and SGS, took place on 27th May 2015 on the premises of a licensee of both organisations. The joint operation is the result of Celý článek

Colliers International research reveals EMEA retail investment volumes were up 94% to €19.1Bn (£13.9bn) during the first quarter of 2015 compared with Q1 2014, with expectations that total 2015 transactions will surpass the previous year’s total of €51.8bn (£37.7bn). Celý článek

Colliers International today released its newest Research & Forecast Report pertaining to Q1 2015 in the Czech Republic. The report, which covers the investment, office, and industrial markets in Prague and throughout the Czech Republic, provides both summaries and analyses of developments in the last quarter, and also looks ahead to the future. Celý článek